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Novel platform for one-step production of sperm-like micro-robots could enhance precise drug delivery
A research team from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an innovative magnetic actuation platform that enables the one-step formation of sperm-like "micro-robots," ...
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Researchers map carbon footprint of cardiac patients, from hospital admission to discharge
Health care is a leading contributor to the world's carbon footprint. New analysis on the environmental impact of two common heart procedures shows it is possible to make changes within cardiac care, without compromising ...
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Blood stem cell research could transform bone marrow transplants
Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough in creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalized treatments for children with leukemia ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Teaching old birds new tricks: Zebra finches defy age-related learning limits
We all know the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade. The culprit? A decline in brain ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Proof-of-principle study uncovers promising treatment for incurable prostate cancer
Researchers from Flinders University and University of South Australia have unveiled a promising new strategy that could be used to treat the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Their study, published in British Journal ...
Sep 2, 2024
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Silicon exoskeletons for blood cells: Engineered blood cells successfully transfused between species
A study by an international research collaborative reports a stunning blood modification method that not only protects red blood cells for perfusion-based transplant organ cryostorage, but could make blood types cross-compatible ...
Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects
To the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity—a new one has to be added, clonal hematopoiesis. This condition ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Study unveils novel treatment for blocking SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells
In light of the ongoing threat posed by new viruses following the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which led to the COVID-19 pandemic, new antiviral drugs continue to be developed ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation
S6K1 is a protein involved in the regulation of aging and age-related diseases. Blocking this protein in mice makes them live longer and mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake, such as reduced body fat, stronger ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Fluid 'stickiness' in female reproductive tract could influence fertility
In a study providing important new insights into the development of the female reproductive tract and fertility, researchers have revealed how the thickness of fluid surrounding the egg can impact the cellular structure of ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Cochlear implant users reveal basic approaches for how people recognize words
University of Iowa researchers have defined how people recognize words. In a new study with people who use cochlear implants to hear, the researchers identified three main approaches that people with or without hearing impairment ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Study describes a new molecular pathway involved in the control of reproduction
Sexual reproduction is protected by a sophisticated network of regulatory systems functioning in a coordinated manner. Within this framework, some of the most important molecules are kisspeptins, proteins produced mostly ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Ultrasound device shows promise for treating chronic pain
Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people with chronic pain, the root is often faulty signals emerging deep within the brain, giving false alarms about ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Why are tall people more likely to get cancer? What we know, don't know and suspect
People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer. The World Cancer Research Fund reports there is strong evidence taller people have a higher chance of developing cancer of the:
Aug 28, 2024
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Review highlights advances in kidney cancer research and care
New insights into the biology of kidney cancer, including those informed by scientific discoveries that earned a Nobel Prize, have led to advances in treatment and increased survival rates, according to a review by UNC Lineberger ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Study: lncRNA ZNF593-AS inhibits cardiac hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling by upregulating Mfn2 expression
Research presented in Frontiers of Medicine delves into the regulatory role of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) ZNF593-AS in cardiac hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling, processes that are pivotal in the progression of ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Zebrafish study confirms regenerated photoreceptor cells fully restore vision
Blinding diseases lead to permanent vision loss by damaging photoreceptor cells, which humans cannot naturally regenerate. While researchers are working on new methods to replace or regenerate these cells, the crucial question ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Proof-of-concept study explores massage therapy to help reduce nurse burnout
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primarily because of the stressful demands of the job. The COVID-19 pandemic only amplified these challenges, ...
Aug 27, 2024
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'Low-intensity' blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health
So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Study: Targeting deubiquitinase OTUB1 protects vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis by modulating PDGFRβ
A recent study investigates the role of the deubiquitinase OTUB1 in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) within the context of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by lipid accumulation and plaque formation in arteries. ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence
In looking for new ways to fight breast cancer, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have unmasked a surprising role of a protein generally associated with cancer growth. They have discovered that in estrogen receptor-positive ...
Aug 26, 2024
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Study highlights changes in how paramedics approach airway management
A new study from The Ohio State University College of Medicine shows that the way paramedics help people breathe before they get to the hospital is changing.
Aug 26, 2024
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Cancer research explores role of cytochrome oxygenases in augmenting austocystin D-mediated cytotoxicity
Austocystin D, a natural compound produced by fungi, has been recognized for its cytotoxic effects and anticancer activity in various cell types. It exhibits potent activity even in cells that express proteins associated ...
Aug 26, 2024
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New method for quantifying boredom in the body during temporary stress
A research team from University of Tsukuba has developed an innovative method to quantify stress using Integrated Information Theory. This approach comprehensively evaluates biological signals and has demonstrated a strong ...
Aug 23, 2024
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Intestinal parasite could hold key to scar-free wound healing, study suggests
Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice. The study, appearing in the journal Life Science Alliance, reveals that ...
Aug 23, 2024
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